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Easy Spicy Relish Paninis using the Cuisinart Griddler

My Cuisinart Griddler is easily one of my favorite kitchen tools. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, it can always be counted on to make a great meal. Today I wanted a quick sandwich for lunch. But quick doesn’t mean boring. Not when I’m making some easy spicy relish paninis! Made in only minutes, these lunchtime treats pack a little bit of heat (but not too much). Crunchy bread and melted cheese bring it all together in no time at all! Easy spicy relish paninis using the Cuisinart Griddler are reason enough to have the griddle on your countertop!

Easy Spicy Relish Paninis using the Cuisinart Griddler

Good Meats. Good Cheese. Good Bread.

The ingredients for a great panini are simple: use good ingredients. Don’t skimp. I prefer Italian meats, like salami or mortadella, but any decent deli meat will do. And grab a cheese that likes to melt easily. For the bread, my recommendation is to not use something with too many big ‘holes’ in it. If you do, spread the relish on in-between the meat and cheese layers so it doesn’t escape through the bread holes. You’ll end up enjoying these easy spicy relish paninis using the Cuisinart Griddler as much as I did!

Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1
Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler.

Easy Spicy Relish Paninis using the Cuisinart Griddler
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Easy Spicy Relish Paninis using the Cuisinart Griddler

The ingredients for a great panini are simple: use good ingredients.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Griddler, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 473kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your Griddler with the dials set for high-heat panini griddles.
  • Set out the bread slices on a cutting board or counter top.
  • Top with the meats and cheese.
  • Top the sandwiches with the relish. Be heavy handed or go light with it, it's up to you.
  • Add the top slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
  • Brush the outsides of the bread slices with the oil.
  • Transfer to the Griddler and close the lid. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crunchy.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before slicing (if desired) and serving.

Notes

Do not put a lot of pressure on the griddle lid while cooking as it will cause the meats and cheese to escape. Try to keep the lid level so that the tops of the sandwiches cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black
OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Baked Italian Grinder Sandwich

I’m a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. So when it comes to time to make a sandwich, I’m not looking for finger sandwiches. I want meats. And toppings. And lots of both. That’s why I make this baked Italian grinder. I’m not leaving the table hungry after this. I’m leaving happy. Real happy.

Baked Italian Grinder Sandwich

We Have The Meats

Load up your baked Italian grinder sandwich the meats and cheeses you like. I listed some of the ‘classic’ ones in the recipe. You do you. I like the hot Italian pack from Aldi but most grocery stores have a decent selection. You can go ‘not-so-Italian’ too if you want. Heck, bologna? You bet. Rotisserie chicken? Sure. You can’t go wrong with this salad. The dressing is great. The rest will follow.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my ham and cheese grinder.

Baked Italian Grinder Sandwich
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Baked Italian Grinder Sandwich

A perfectly-satisfying sandwich experience!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 701kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Easy Family Recipes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sandwich

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan grated
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 slices ham thinly sliced
  • 8 slices pepperoni sandwich sized, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices salami sandwich sized, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices provolone cheese sliced

For the salad topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.

For the sandwich

  • Cut the bread in half lengthwise.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, parmesan, garlic powder and salt. Spread over the top cut half of the bread. Load it up, use it all.
  • Layer the meats and then the cheese on the lower cut half of the bread.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until the bread is golden brown and the provolone is melted.

For the salad topping

  • While the grinder sandwich bakes, make the grinder salad topping by whisking together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add the shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and pepperoncini and mix.
  • When the sandwich is done baking, remove it from the oven and add the salad over the top of the melted provolone cheese. Load it up nice and thick, using all of the mixture.
  • Add the bread top and push down firmly with one hand while slicing into 4 equally-sized pieces.
  • Serve.

Notes

You can use any combination of deli meats that you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 2461mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler

Oh you delicious, crunchy, dripping, yummy sandwich you! This roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler is just another reason my Griddler is right there on my countertop. Front and center. Used almost daily. Because in just minutes I can have a restaurant-quality sandwich for a fraction of the cost. Hot off the press. Perfect.

Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler

The World Is Your Panini

I tend to put Italian deli meats on my sandwiches. It’s not required. You can use your favorites. But I have found that Aldi makes this wonderful pack of Italian meats that also includes provolone cheese. It’s priced right and makes for fantastic sandwiches like this roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler. This isn’t rocket science, as they say. Just use good ingredients and you’ll have a great sandwich.

Just Leave It Be

After you place your sandwich on the hot griddle just leave it alone. Don’t go playing with it. Don’t turn it. Or flip it. Don’t open it to see what’s going on between the slices of bread. Just wait until the outsides get toasty crunchy brown. Then remove it. Then enjoy.

Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1
Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try an Italian panini with giardiniera relish.

Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler
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Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler

A restaurant-quality sandwich for a fraction of the cost.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Griddler, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 473kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Italian bread thicker is better
  • 4 slices Genoa salami
  • 6 slices hot salami or sandwich pepperoni
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • roasted red pepper to taste, cut into strips or chopped, patted dry
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil olive oil
  • mayonnaise to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your Griddler with the dials set for high-heat panini griddles.
  • Set out the bread slices on a cutting board or counter top.
  • Top with the meats and cheese.
  • Top the sandwiches with the peppers.
  • Add the top slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
  • Brush the outsides of the bread slices with the oil.
  • Transfer to the Griddler and close the lid. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crunchy.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before opening to add mayonnaise to inside of top pieces of bread.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

Do not put a lot of pressure on the griddle lid while cooking as it will cause the meats and cheese to escape. Try to keep the lid level so that the tops of the sandwiches cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black
OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Italian Panini With Giardiniera Relish using the Cuisinart Griddler

I think that the Cuisinart Griddler is one of the best kitchen appliances that I own. I use (often) it for everything from pancakes to burgers to these Italian panini with giardiniera relish. Paninis come out spectacularly on the Griddler. The bread gets perfectly crunchy and golden brown. The cheese gets nicely ooey and gooey. All this in minutes with really easy cleanup. It’s impossible to go wrong with it.

Italian Panini With Giardiniera Relish using the Cuisinart Griddler

Relish for the Win

The giardiniera relish adds a wonderful flavor to these Italian panini made using the Cuisinart Griddler. I used a mild relish but you can go with a hotter version if that’s what you like. The relish comes in a flavorful oil that adds even more flavor to the sandwiches.

Aldi for the Win

For the bread, meats and cheese my go-to place has become my local Aldi store. They have great breads and their deli meats are available at a great price. And they have a great variety of them too, so I never get bored with my paninis.

Alpino Relish Giardiniera Mild, 12 oz
Alpino Relish Giardiniera Mild, 12 oz

Also try a great toasted Italian sandwich using the Cuisinart Griddler.

Italian Panini With Giardiniera Relish using the Cuisinart Griddler
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Italian Panini With Giardiniera Relish using the Cuisinart Griddler

The giardiniera relish adds a wonderful flavor to these Italian panini.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Griddler, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 473kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Italian bread thicker is better
  • 4 slices Genoa salami
  • 6 slices hot salami or sandwich pepperoni
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • Giardiniera relish to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil olive oil

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your Griddler with the dials set for high-heat panini griddles.
  • Set out the bread slices on a cutting board or counter top.
  • Top with the meats and cheese.
  • Top the sandwiches with the relish. Be heavy handed or go light with it, it's up to you. Be sure to get some of the oil from the relish too.
  • Add the top slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
  • Brush the outsides of the bread slices with the oil.
  • Transfer to the Griddler and close the lid. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crunchy.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before slicing (if desired) and serving.

Notes

Do not put a lot of pressure on the griddle lid while cooking as it will cause the meats and cheese to escape. Try to keep the lid level so that the tops of the sandwiches cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black
OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Copycat K-Mart Sub Sandwiches

True story. Before I got my first car I rode my bike everywhere. And I mean everywhere. And one of the places I would go was K-Mart. According to Google maps now, it was 5.6 miles one way. That’s a good haul, so I worked up an appetite. For me that meant time to get a sandwich at the retailer. Now these years later I can walk to my kitchen and make that same sandwich at home. These copycat K-Mart sub sandwiches taste just like the ones I had oh so many, many years ago.

Copycat K-Mart Sub Sandwiches

Not Fancy. Good.

These aren’t some fru-fru fancy sandwiches but they are super-tasty. They’re good eats, packed with meats and lots of flavor. These copycat K-Mart sub sandwiches hit the spot. They’re a great step up from just plain ole bologna and cheese, that’s for sure!

Claussen Kosher Dill Pickle Spears, 24 fl. oz. Jar
Claussen Kosher Dill Pickle Spears, 24 fl. oz. Jar

Also try my Philly style Italian hoagies.

Copycat K-Mart Sub Sandwiches
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Copycat K-Mart Sub Sandwiches

These aren't some fru-fru fancy sandwiches but they are super-tasty.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich, submarine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 499kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 sub rolls
  • 8 slices salami with peppercorns
  • 4 slices bologna
  • 4 slices honey-roasted ham
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 ounce prepared yellow mustard
  • ¼ onion sliced thin
  • ¼ cup iceberg shredded
  • 2 tomatoes 16 slices, sliced very thin (you can use less if you want)
  • 16 banana pepper rings mild
  • 1 dill pickle sliced very thin

Instructions

  • Gently open the buns along the hinge. If they don't open easily use a sharp long knife to cut into them, but do not cut all the way through. Lay flat onto a work surface.
  • Cut the meats in half. Also cut the cheese in half.
  • Squirt the mustard in a wide 'V' pattern onto the tops and bottoms of the buns.
  • On the top buns place 4-6 slices of the pickle.
  • On the bottom bun put 4 salami halves, 2 bologna halves, 2 cheese halves, 2 ham halves, 4 slices of tomato, lettuce, and 4-8 of the pepper rings.
  • Slowly close the sandwiches by pulling the top bun down. If the toppings start to slide out, push them back in with your hand or insert a long knife down the center of the sandwich to hold them in as you close the bun.
  • Wrap the sandwiches in plastic wrap.
  • Place in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

When I would eat these as a kid I would give them a good squish first, flattening them out. Seems weird, but it’s actually good!

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1867mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

House Sub Sandwich

A quick sub sandwich is my favorite lazy weekend lunch. Nothing fancy, but made fresh in just minutes. The stars of my house sub sandwich are the meats and the spicy dressing. I almost always include sandwich pepperoni on my subs, though sometimes it is a bit hard to find. It’s like pizza pepperoni only bigger and sliced thinner. It adds great flavor to any sandwich. The dressing mix really amps up the sandwich. No plain-ole mayonnaise here, that’s for sure. This is nothing but flavor!

House Sub Sandwich

Wake Your Sandwiches Up!

If you’re more in the mood for an oil and vinegar for your house sub sandwich, try my Italian hoagie dressing. It’s really really good, if I say so myself. It isn’t spicy like the dressing on these subs, but you can remedy that by adding a few spicy banana peppers on top.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Instead of pre-mixing the sauce with the lettuce, you can transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle and just squirt away on top of the sandwich just before you serve it!

I store my homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out thirty minutes to an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot food!
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

You’ll also love my copycat Jersey Mike’s sub sandwich.

House Sub Sandwich
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House Sub Sandwich

A quick sub sandwich is my favorite lazy weekend lunch. Nothing fancy, but made fresh in just minutes. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich, submarine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 1102kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sandwich build

  • 4 ounces deli sandwich meats or more your favorite
  • dash Cajun seasoning
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 inch sub roll sliced horizontally. A half loaf of French bread works great too.
  • â…” cup dressing mix from below
  • 2-3 slices tomato

For the dressing mix

Instructions

For the sandwich build

  • Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the sandwich meat with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Add to the pan and heat on both sides. Remove.
  • Add cheese and meat to the bottom slice of the French bread.
  • Add the dressing mix and sliced tomato, bread top, and serve.

For the dressing mix

  • Whisk together all but the lettuce. 
  • Place lettuce in a small bowl.
  • Add dressing and mix.

Notes

Cajun seasoning on a sub may seem odd, but it’s quite good. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1102kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 13712mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

There’s a scene in the movie Chef where the star, Jon Favreau, makes a grilled cheese sandwich. It was the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Perfectly toasted on both sides. And it crunched, oh how it crunched, when he sliced it. I have to admit, I’m still working on my grilled cheese toasting skills. But I sure do enjoy a great grilled cheese sandwich for lunch. These white pizza grilled cheese sandwiches have a great pizza-ish herby flavor to them, with ooey-gooey melted mozzarella and a little Parmesan to boot. Very good, and a little different.

White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

No Wimpy Bread Need Apply

I prefer to use Texas toast for my grilled sandwiches. It holds up and holds up well to just about anything you want to pile up on it. No one likes a grilled cheese that just dissolves once you get past the crust. Nope, you need a bread that will be there till the end, and for me that’s Texas toast. Oh, and I love to make smoked paprika and garlic croutons out of any leftover pieces of Texas toast I might have.

Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1
Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

The Griddler is a champ at making grilled cheese sandwiches, like my muffuletta grilled cheese, grilled caramel apply cheese, grilled spinach and artichoke cheese, and pepperoni pizza grilled cheese.

White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

These white pizza grilled cheese sandwiches have a great pizza-ish herby flavor to them, with ooey-gooey melted mozzarella and a little Parmesan to boot. Very good, and a little different.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled cheese, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 321kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Thrifty Frugal Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Turn on your Griddler to the griddle setting and 350 F, or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Mix the ricotta and oil together in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix in the mozzarella cheese. The mixture will be thick. Don’t be afraid to use your hands to mix it well.
  • Lightly butter each slice of bread on one side.
  • Working in batches, place slices of bread butter-side down on the Griddler or into the skillet. Top with the cheese mixture, spreading out evenly.
  • Add the top piece of bread butter-side up.
  • Cook until the bottom bread is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use thick bread for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black
OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Grilled Open-Faced Beef, Cheese and Gravy Sandwiches

These grilled open-faced beef, cheese and gravy sandwiches just blew us away. Cooked over charcoal, the sandwiches take on a lovely light smoky flavor. The beef is tender, juicy and packed with flavor.  Covered in a tasty beef gravy, every bite is just fantastic. Served over thick, hearty grilled bread, it’s the sandwich you’ve been looking for.

Grilled Open-Faced Beef, Cheese and Gravy Sandwiches

Burgers With A Big Twist

There’s nothing I would really change about this recipe for Grilled Open-Faced Beef, Cheese and Gravy sandwiches. It’s a great alternative to cooking your usual burgers on the grill. You could make this with ground turkey, I would think, though you might have to add a little fat (vegetable oil) to keep the turkey from getting too tough when seared. You might want to grab a bottle of pre-made turkey gravy instead of making the beef version in the recipe below.

Nothing Fancy Here, Folks

The gravy on these sandwiches isn’t anything fancy or fru-fru. It’s simple and beefy and that’s it. It gets just the right thickness to pour over your sandwiches. You’ll get plenty of everything in each and every bite. No need to worry about those dreaded ‘no gravy’ bites.

Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black
Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my open-faced turkey sandwiches.

Grilled Open-Faced Beef, Cheese and Gravy Sandwiches
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Grilled Open-Faced Beef, Cheese and Gravy Sandwiches

These grilled open-faced beef, cheese and gravy sandwiches just blew us away. Cooked over charcoal, the sandwiches take on a lovely light smoky flavor.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, gravy, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 870kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from the BBQ Pit Boys

Equipment

Ingredients

For the beef gravy

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking. Charcoal is definitely best for this recipe.
  • Form the beef into equal-sized patties.
  • Sear over direct heat on both sides, but do not cook all the way. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the onion, tomatoes, chiles, Italian seasoning and rub. Use a potato masher or fork to combine all ingredients and break the ground beef into chunks.
  • Place a large cast iron pan on your grill over indirect heat.
  • Add the meat mixture and spread out evenly. Use a spatula or the back of a large spoon to lightly compact the meat into the pan.
  • Cook for 20 minutes or until the beef is cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Top mixture with the cheese slices, cover and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove the pan from the grill. Lightly toast the bread slices on the grill.
  • Serve meat over the bread topped with the beef gravy.

For the beef gravy

  • Add a small skillet to the grill over direct heat. Add the butter and melt.
  • Add the beef broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and melt.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Combine the flour and water in a cup and whisk into the beef broth.
  • Continue stirring until the gravy is thickened. Remove from heat.

Notes

You’ll need a large cast iron skillet. Remember to not grab the skillet handle without a heat-proof glove once you’ve placed it onto the grill.

Nutrition

Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Copycat Jason’s Deli California Club Sandwich

Back in my high school days I worked in a no-name sub shop. I made some mighty darned good sandwiches if I do say so myself. But honestly, nothing I made was as good as this copycat Jason’s Deli California Club sandwich. First, we didn’t make sandwiches on croissants, which give the sandwich such a nice light buttery flavor. And I had no idea then what alfalfa sprouts were. Now I love them on a sandwich, along with guacamole. This sandwich would’ve been a big seller at the sub shop where I worked.

Copycat Jason's Deli California Club

Go Spicy

I used a spicy guacamole to offset some of the sweetness of the croissant in my copycat Jason’s Deli California club sandwich. You can use ‘normal’ guacamole instead, or try my copycat of Jimmy John’s avocado sandwich spread instead.

No Sprouts, No Worries

I also could not find alfalfa sprouts at any of the grocery stores near our house. None of them. In fact one doesn’t carry sprouts any more at all. Luckily I found some bean sprouts. They aren’t the same thing as alfalfa sprouts but they did add a similar texture.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my copycat Red Robin BLTA. And my copycat of the classic K-Mart submarine sandwiches.

Copycat Jason's Deli California Club
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Copycat Jason’s Deli California Club Sandwich

I used a spicy guacamole to offset some of the sweetness of the croissant in my copycat Jason’s Deli California club sandwich.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 646kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 croissants halved horizontally
  • 1 pound deli turkey meat thinly sliced turkey sandwich meat
  • 1 sliced tomato
  • ½ cup alfalfa sprouts I substituted bean sprouts
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • 8 slices sweet onion
  • 4 strips bacon cooked crispy
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Divide ingredients between the 4 rolls.

Notes

Also great served on sub rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1892mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Fix Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich

I love cooking meals from scratch. But sometimes reality hits and I have to throw something together that doesn’t require a lot of preparation or ingredients. That’s where this quick fix copycat of McDonald’s chicken sandwich comes in. In less than 30 minutes I get to enjoy a rather tasty chicken sandwich. Heck it even has fresh toppings on it and a rather delicious(but incredibly simple) sauce. Hey, it’s not bad when you’re in a crunch, and I often find myself making little changes to mix things up a bit.

Quick Fix Copycat McDonald's Chicken Sandwich

Make It Spicy

Add a little kick to your quick fix copycat McDonald’s chicken sandwich by substituting Tyson’s spicy chicken patties, adding a slice of pepper jack cheese, and adding Sriracha instead of onion powder when making the sauce. You can make these somewhat chicken wing-like by adding Buffalo wing sauce to the buns.

We are not making 5 star sandwiches here, but that’s no reason for them not being tasty. Nothing fancy, just good.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my copycat of McDonald’s addicting French fries.

Quick Fix Copycat McDonald's Chicken Sandwich
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5 from 1 vote

Quick Fix Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich

I love cooking meals from scratch. But sometimes reality hits and I have to throw something together that doesn’t require a lot of preparation. That’s where this quick fix copycat of McDonald’s chicken sandwich comes in. In less than 30 minutes I get to enjoy a rather tasty chicken sandwich.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken sandwiches
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 331kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the McChicken sauce

Instructions

  • Heat the chicken per package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the ingredients.
  • Toast the buns if desired. Slather both bun halves with the sauce.
  • Add the heated chicken patties, lettuce and tomato (and onion if using) and serve.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the chicken patties.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2616IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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